| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $173.70 | 4.516% | $181.5443 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.94 | 4.738% | $125.6228 | $125.62 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.46 | 8.424% | $55.795 | $55.80 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.39 | 12.325% | $204.8696 | $204.87 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.61 | 7.214% | $117.5173 | $117.52 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.54 | 10.709% | $189.9102 | $189.91 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.32 | 6.591% | $72.823 | $72.82 | $72.80 | $72.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.96 | $948.0822 | $948.08 | $948.00 | $948.00 | |